Paid Accounting Trainee — CA Fundamentals Pathway

BDO; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Study support

Mentor guidance

Coaching and check-ins

Wellness benefits

Job summary

BDO Australia is offering an Accounting High School Leaver Program via the CA Fundamentals Pathway in Queensland. You will join full-time, study online, and work on real client work from day one under guidance from mentors.

This alternative pathway helps school graduates launch their accounting careers with practical learning, coaching, and structured progression from CA Fundamentals to CA Foundations over about four years.

Qualifications

• High school graduates who have completed their high school certificate within the last three years (2024+).
• Completed Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2 or equivalent.
• Strong interest in accounting, business or commerce.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have work rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time while completing CA Fundamentals.
• Learn from experienced professionals with real client exposure.
• Balance work commitments with online study time and progression to CA Foundations.
• Receive mentorship, coaching and regular progress check-ins.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Interest in accounting

Australian work rights

Education

Year 12 completed

Maths Standard 2

Job description

BDO Australia is offering an Accounting High School Leaver Program via the CA Fundamentals Pathway in Queensland. You will join full-time, study online, and work on real client work from day one under guidance from mentors.

This alternative pathway helps school graduates launch their accounting careers with practical learning, coaching, and structured progression from CA Fundamentals to CA Foundations over about four years.